Description
Martha Argerich, Nelson Freire – Salzburg / Audio CD
UPC 028947785705
Product Details:
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 477 8570 / 00289 477 8570
- Series: Salzburger Festspiele
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Released: October 19, 2009
- Genre: Classical
Overview
Two of the most celebrated pianists, Martha Argerich and Nelson Freire, unite for an extraordinary performance recorded live at the Salzburg Festival. This album features stunning interpretations of masterpieces for two pianos and piano four hands, including Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances, Schubert's Grand Rondeau, and Ravel's La Valse. The interplay between Argerich and Freire showcases their virtuosity and profound musical synergy, creating a dynamic and unforgettable listening experience.
Track Listing
Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56b (Version for Two Pianos) – Johannes Brahms (17:09)
- Chorale St. Antoni. Andante (2:01)
- Variation I. Andante Con Moto (1:02)
- Variation II. Vivace (0:57)
- Variation III. Con Moto (1:45)
- Variation IV. Andante (1:45)
- Variation V. Poco Presto (0:53)
- Variation VI. Vivace (1:15)
- Variation VII. Grazioso (2:47)
- Variation VIII. Poco Presto (0:49)
- Finale. Andante (3:55)
Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 (Version for Two Pianos) – Sergei Rachmaninov (31:56)
- I Non Allegro (11:16)
- II Andante Con Moto (Tempo di Valse) (8:11)
- III Lento Assai — Allegro Vivace — Lento Assai (Come Prima) — L'istesso Tempo, Ma Agitato (12:29)
Rondo in A Major, D. 951 "Grand Rondeau" (For Piano Four Hands) – Franz Schubert (11:09)
- Allegretto Quasi Andantino (11:09)
La Valse (Poème Chorégraphique) (Version for Two Pianos) – Maurice Ravel (12:09)
- Mouvement De Valse Viennoise — Un Peu Plus Modéré — 1er Mouvement — Assez Animé (12:09)
Key Credits
- Piano 1: Martha Argerich
- Piano 2: Nelson Freire
- Producer: Sid McLauchlan
- Executive Producer: Christian Leins
- Recording Engineer: Stephan Flock
- Recorded and Mastered by: Emil Berliner Studios
- Art Direction: Fred Münzmaier
- Photography: Wolfgang Lienbacher
- Liner Notes: Bernhard Neuhoff (with translations by Stewart Spencer and Jean-Claude Poyet)
